Rare Beauty, based in El Segundo, aims to break down unrealistic standards of perfection. Here at Rare Beauty, we place purpose and social impact at the heart of everything we do—from the products we make to the community we create. We empower our team and our community to challenge beauty norms by shaping positive conversations about self-acceptance and mental health. We promote self-acceptance and give people the tools they need to feel less alone in the world. Our mission is to help everyone celebrate their individuality by redefining what beautiful means. We take pride in offering best-in-class benefits, with medical monthly premiums covered by the Company at 100%, employee certification in mental health first aid at work, regular wellness activities, a quarterly makeup stipend, and much more!
POSITION SUMMARY The Rare Beauty Photo & Video Art Director, reporting to the Creative Director, align with Creative and Brand Marketing goals to ensure all organic imagery and motion content being concepted, executed and curated is meeting brand standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works cross-functionally to assess Brand and Creative needs to ensure content is captured in a way that is engaging and consistent with brand standards.
Leads and executes image and video art direction across channels
Creates and presents concept decks to Creative Director for review
Creates storyboards for motion shoots
Communicates shoot objectives cross-functionally, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and required brand assets are captured.
Collaborates with Brand Marketing for most up to date asset needs
Directs on model and product photo and video shoots
Provides retouching and editing notes after shoot wraps
Works closely with the Producer to manage the shoot calendar and ensure on-time shoot execution
Partners with producer and freelance crews to maintain in‑house studio standards
Distributes assets post shoots to stakeholders
Keeps Creative team updated on asset capture statuses in weekly meetings
Directs assets to be used for design by project specifications in order to support a unified creative rollouts, ensuring brand consistency across channels
Tracks brand’s image and video rights and usages, ensuring that expired assets do not get distributed or renewal requests are relayed to producer
Creates asset guidelines, assuring assets are being used for intended purposes
Owns internal asset library, being point person for brand owned images and video
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in film, photography, digital design, graphic design, or a related field
5+ years proven experience in Photo and Video Art Direction or similar role
Thorough understanding of photography, typography and design for print and digital
Experience within the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle industries a plus
Knowledge of current photographers, directors, product stylists and other talent within industry
Ability to troubleshoot and be flexible in a fast‑moving, multi‑tasking environment with numerous deadlines; ability to juggle between multiple projects with strong attention to detail
Ability to foster collaborative and productive working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines
Basic knowledge of design and video software programs
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Comfort in communicating post notes to retouchers and editors in a timely fashion
A team player with exceptional organizational, technical and communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasionally moves product and/or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds across office for various needs
Occasionally moves about inside the office to access storage rooms, office machinery, etc.
Infrequent domestic and international travel, as needed
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POSITION SUMMARY The Rare Beauty Photo & Video Art Director, reporting to the Creative Director, align with Creative and Brand Marketing goals to ensure all organic imagery and motion content being concepted, executed and curated is meeting brand standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Works cross-functionally to assess Brand and Creative needs to ensure content is captured in a way that is engaging and consistent with brand standards.
Leads and executes image and video art direction across channels
Creates and presents concept decks to Creative Director for review
Creates storyboards for motion shoots
Communicates shoot objectives cross-functionally, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and required brand assets are captured.
Collaborates with Brand Marketing for most up to date asset needs
Directs on model and product photo and video shoots
Provides retouching and editing notes after shoot wraps
Works closely with the Producer to manage the shoot calendar and ensure on-time shoot execution
Partners with producer and freelance crews to maintain in‑house studio standards
Distributes assets post shoots to stakeholders
Keeps Creative team updated on asset capture statuses in weekly meetings
Directs assets to be used for design by project specifications in order to support a unified creative rollouts, ensuring brand consistency across channels
Tracks brand’s image and video rights and usages, ensuring that expired assets do not get distributed or renewal requests are relayed to producer
Creates asset guidelines, assuring assets are being used for intended purposes
Owns internal asset library, being point person for brand owned images and video
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in film, photography, digital design, graphic design, or a related field
5+ years proven experience in Photo and Video Art Direction or similar role
Thorough understanding of photography, typography and design for print and digital
Experience within the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle industries a plus
Knowledge of current photographers, directors, product stylists and other talent within industry
Ability to troubleshoot and be flexible in a fast‑moving, multi‑tasking environment with numerous deadlines; ability to juggle between multiple projects with strong attention to detail
Ability to foster collaborative and productive working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines
Basic knowledge of design and video software programs
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Comfort in communicating post notes to retouchers and editors in a timely fashion
A team player with exceptional organizational, technical and communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Occasionally moves product and/or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds across office for various needs
Occasionally moves about inside the office to access storage rooms, office machinery, etc.
Infrequent domestic and international travel, as needed
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